3 former East Cleveland officers sentenced to prison
East Cleveland community members spoke out during the sentencing of former East Cleveland Commander Larry McDonald Monday morning.
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Back in January, McDonald was found guilty by a jury on charges of tampering with evidence, obstructing official business, and dereliction of duty, among others.
Prosecutors said in March of 2023, McDonald was pursuing a motorist when the motorist's car crashed in Cleveland. Evidence showed McDonald left and didn't report the incident to dispatch.
In the end, McDonald was led from the courtroom in handcuffs after a judge sentenced him to four years in prison.
Next up, former East Cleveland sergeant Anthony Holmes.
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In 2024, a jury found Holmes guilty of tampering with records, fraud, interfering with civil rights and dereliction of duty. The charges stem from a police pursuit last year.
Prosecutors said Holmes struck the victim's vehicle and told another officer to say the victim had struck his vehicle. In the end, a judge sentenced Holmes to one year in prison.
Last, former East Cleveland police detective Ian McInnes.
Last year, McInnis was found guilty of felonious assault, assault, interfering with civil rights and dereliction of duty. Prosecutors said McInnis was involved with three different cases of assault during arrests.
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In the end, McInnis was sentenced to two and a half years in prison.
A fourth East Cleveland officer, John Hartman, was supposed to be sentenced Monday as well. However, Hartman's sentencing was continued to a later date.
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